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Burr Ridge, Ill. (June 30, 2017)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today a feature in the July Issue of Massage Magazine. The feature highlights NCBTMB's latest Specialty Certificate Program in collaboration with the Academy of Clinical Massage.

Burr Ridge, Ill. (June 19, 2017)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today key updates to its Approved Provider for Continuing Education Program, including a change to Energy Work Acceptance and the addition of Instructor Qualifications for all new Approved Providers. Both changes are effective immediately.

Burr Ridge, Ill. (April 25, 2017)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today a feature in the April Issue of Massage Magazine. The feature highlights NCBTMB's first Approved Provider Roundtable Discussion, which took place in February in Boston, Mass.

Burr Ridge, Ill. (April 21, 2017)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today that all Approved Providers must state Course Type on all Certificates of Completion and Achievement, effective immediately.

One of the following Course Types must be declared on all Certificates of Completion and Achievement:

“For decades, stakeholders and professionals in our field have been looking for some type of recognized credential that can validate the training and experience of massage therapists who treat pain and injury conditions,” explains Academy Director, Whitney Lowe. “This specialty certificate program has been uniquely designed to address this deficit.”

Burr Ridge, Ill. (March 22, 2017)--NCBTMB, the certification body for massage therapists and bodywork practitioners, has partnered with HTD (Holistic Therapies Directory), which is a unique content marketing platform designed to help therapists increase their online presence exponentially without the heavy costs of seo companies and content marketing companies.

This unique synergy between the respective organizations offers NCBTMB members a special deal to benefit their businesses online whether they are just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to gain further online reach.

Matthews’ new role as Chair comes at the departure of former Board Chair, Bruce Baltz. Baltz was given the opportunity to participate in the recent Certification Board Elections following NCB’s recent restructuring; however, due to personal reasons, Baltz notified NCB he would no longer be able to carry out his role.

Burr Ridge, Ill. (March 1, 2017) – The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today all professionals up for election to its Certification Board were positively voted through. All four professionals will take on the new role as of March 1, 2017.